Global markets show mixed signals ahead of US open
Friday, October 16, 2026 · 1 take, written as the session ran and never rewritten with hindsight. Where a take stated something false, it is corrected and the original wording is shown under it.
The setup
Overnight tape, futures and the day's calendar · filed 05:09 ET
Asia markets are higher while Europe shows mixed performance, indicating uncertainty as US futures remain slightly positive. Asia: KOSPI +2.05%, Nikkei 225 +1.39%, ASX 200 +1.00%, Hang Seng +0.52%; all 7 tracked markets higher. Europe so far: DAX +1.00%, CAC 40 +0.16%, FTSE 100 -0.04%; 2 higher and 1 lower of 3 tracked markets. VIX 16.02 (-2.67%). Quotes as of 5:06 AM ET.
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